Lorex Ping 2 vs Security Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lorex Ping 2
Easily view and manage your LNC100 and LNC200 series wireless IP cameras from anywhere. Set up your camera, watch live feeds, record video, and configure motion detection settings. Supports multi-user access and a privacy mode.
- Remote camera viewing
- Live video streaming
- Video recording to mobile
- Playback from mobile/microSD
- Motion detection configuration
- Multi-user access
- Privacy mode
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The newly redesigned Lorex Ping 2 allows you to view and access LNC100 and LNC200 series wireless IP cameras easily and intuitively from anywhere in the world. The Lorex Ping 2 app allows you to: - Set up the camera on your local Wi-Fi network. - View live video from your camera. - Record video and snapshots directly to your mobile device and other optional storage. - Play back video from your mobile device or from the camera¹s microSD card. - Configure camera motion detection and other settings. - Have multi-user access to view the same camera simultaneously. - Turn on Privacy mode to ensure your privacy. Notes: - Only applicable to iOS v6.0 and higher.
Security Camera
This app helps secure your home by managing surveillance systems and home networks. It offers WiFi security scans, video analysis, and tools to diagnose wireless sensors. A guide for configuring various camera brands is also included.
- WiFi Security Scan
- Security Video Analysis
- Bluetooth & Magnetic Scanner
- Connection Speed Test
- Camera Brand Guide
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Secure your home and watch over your family. Your home is your sanctuary. Our app is the essential tool for homeowners looking to manage, secure, and optimize their surveillance systems and home networks. Whether you are setting up a new device or checking your WiFi security, we support you every day. Key Features for Your Home: WiFi Security Scan: Identify all devices to your home network with one click. Ensure only family members have access and detect unauthorized connections. Security Video Analysis: Analyze the quality and fluidity of your video streams to guarantee effective home monitoring. Bluetooth & Magnetic Scanner: A diagnostic tool to detect and correctly position your wireless sensors and connected devices in every room. Connection Speed Test: Check if your internet speed is sufficient to support high-definition video surveillance without interruptions. Device Brand Guide: A comprehensive manual to configure and secure devices from top device. Subscription Information: Unlimited Access: Unlock all analysis features and premium guides. Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Management: You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://cam.tendat.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://cam.tendat.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera at 3.7 against Lorex Ping 2's 1.7. Lorex Ping 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Security Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Lorex Ping 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 135 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of Lorex Ping 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Lorex Ping 2 | Security Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (60 ratings) | 3.7 (135 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 135 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. | Trendata Limited |
Customer experience
Lorex Ping 2
Security Camera
Bugs and requests
Lorex Ping 2
Reported bugs
37 issues- App never recognizes Wi-Fi
- App/camera works intermittently after update
- App takes forever to load and freezes
- App does not allow entering camera names
- SD card date does not advance properly
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- Alarm notification not working
- Login errors after changing password
- App notifies of movement but camera is disconnected
- Does not work on iPhone 8 Plus
- Unable to hold Wi-Fi in camera and app
- Unable to view videos on phone internet
- Cannot enter text mode to name camera
- Won't work with recent iOS updates on cellular data
- App no longer connects to cameras using cellular data
- App does not work with the latest iOS
- Notifications don't work
- Inoperable on cellular
- Calendar on app does not update
- No keypad displayed when entering name or password
- Does not automatically attempt to reconnect
- Only monitor one camera at a time after forced update
- Will not display notifications or video
- No video unless on MY Wi-Fi
- App keeps crashing randomly
- Scheduling email is limited
- Clunky app setup
- Cannot manually input camera info
- Connection issues
- Notifications stopped working
- Admin pw error
- Cannot rearrange icons
- Lost siren sound feature
- Wrong password errors
- Cannot log in
- Password error messages
- Does not accept input from touch screen
- Not able to smart connect to Wi-Fi
Requested features
11 requests- Improve Wi-Fi recognition
- Fix app updates
- Restore siren sound feature
- Improve UI design
- Allow manual input of camera info
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- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Fix SD card calendar advancement
- Allow custom notification sounds
- Improve reconnection after internet loss
- Add dark mode option
- Improve scheduling for alerts
Security Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lorex Ping 2
No in-app purchases
Security Camera
- Security Camera Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
- Security Camera Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
Questions
Is Lorex Ping 2 free?
Is Security Camera free?
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